Emirates Accepts Bitcoin: Aviation Industry Opens Door to Crypto – BTC Target $155,000?
Dubai, UAE – Bitcoin (BTC) has reached a new milestone in its journey to becoming a global payment method as Emirates Airlines, one of the world’s largest airlines, announced that it will accept Bitcoin for in-flight services and duty-free shopping in Dubai. The strategic move marks a significant step in integrating cryptocurrencies into the real economy, while also paving the way for Bitcoin’s new bullish potential.
-Emirates Partners with Crypto.com Bitcoin Officially “On Board”
In a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed yesterday, Emirates Airlines has partnered with Crypto.com to launch a cryptocurrency payment system. As planned, starting in 2026, passengers will be able to pay for airline tickets, duty-free goods, and even service fees using Bitcoin and other leading cryptocurrencies.
Adnan Kazim, Emirates Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, commented:
“This is the first step in Dubai’s vision to lead global financial innovation. We want to provide maximum flexibility and convenience to our passengers around the world.”
In addition to Bitcoin (BTC), other coins such as Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL) and Ripple (XRP) are also expected to be accepted in the next phase of the roadmap.
-Dubai Duty Free: Bitcoin becomes “digital gold” in the open
One of the special highlights is that duty free shops at Dubai airport will officially accept BTC payments, marking a leap forward in the application of cryptocurrency. Now, the use of Bitcoin is no longer limited to investment but has penetrated into aviation, tourism and luxury retail services, areas that are very sensitive to financial fluctuations.
-BTC towards $155,000?
Emirates’ move comes as Bitcoin continues to surge, currently trading around $110,770, approaching a new all-time high of $111,814.
According to prominent technical analyst Merljin, BTC is preparing to enter the “final wave of the Ending Diagonal pattern,” with a potential price target of $155,000 in the current cycle. The latest 24-hour trading volume is close to $38.5 billion, indicating continued strong inflows into the market.
However, Merljin also warned that a deep correction to the $60,000 support level is possible if market sentiment becomes too euphoric, a sign of a “classic bubble.”
-A broader perspective: Aviation & travel join the crypto wave
Emirates’ move is not alone. It is part of a wave of cryptocurrency adoption that is spreading across traditional sectors such as real estate, telecommunications, banking and now aviation. The event is not only symbolic, but also represents a clear trend in global consumer behavior – users are looking to use cryptocurrencies as a mainstream means of payment, rather than just an investment tool.
-Downsides & Challenges Ahead
While impressive, Bitcoin and crypto payments are currently limited to the UAE, specifically Dubai, one of more than 80 countries Emirates flies to. Expanding the cryptocurrency payment system globally will face legal and technological infrastructure barriers in different countries.
-Conclusion: Bitcoin is officially... taking off
Emirates Airlines' inclusion of Bitcoin in its service ecosystem marks a historic step for cryptocurrencies in the global aviation sector. As large institutions begin to recognize and implement Bitcoin in their commercial systems, the value of BTC will no longer be in “belief”, but in practical applications.
The $155,000 price may still be a prediction, but one thing is certain: Bitcoin is increasingly bridging the gap between the digital world and everyday life, and Dubai, as usual, is where it all began.